Chemical Name: | 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid, 7-hydroxy-, methyl ester |
CAS Number: | 116119-01-8 |
Product Number: | AG000BP5(AGN-PC-00H1C2) |
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Molecular Formula: | C9H8O5 |
Molecular Weight: | 196.1568 |
Methyl 7-hydroxybenzo[d][1,3]dioxole-5-carboxylate is a versatile compound used in chemical synthesis for the creation of various organic molecules. This compound serves as a key building block in the synthesis of diverse pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials due to its unique structure and reactivity. In organic synthesis, Methyl 7-hydroxybenzo[d][1,3]dioxole-5-carboxylate can undergo various transformations such as esterification, oxidation, reduction, and substitution reactions to introduce different functional groups and generate novel compounds with desired properties. Its strategic placement of functional groups allows for facile modifications to tailor the structure for specific applications, making it a valuable tool in the hands of synthetic chemists.